Japanese speaking Assistant Financial Controller required for pharmaceutical MNC
A leading international healthcare organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Financial Controller to support its regional finance operations. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis across assigned markets, with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. It offers excellent career development opportunities within a globally respected company.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyse financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for designated markets and business units
- Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and internal financial policies
- Maintain strong financial controls aligned with global processes
- Provide insights on performance, risks, and growth opportunities, recommending improvements where needed
- Review financial data against historical trends and future projections
- Own and manage market-level balance sheets, including reconciliation approvals
- Support audit and tax-related activities with accurate and timely inputs
- Collaborate with business leads and finance operations teams (e.g., P2P, O2C, Stat & Tax)
- Contribute to broader controllership initiatives and process enhancements
Essential Qualifications:
- Accounting degree or qualification
- Minimum 5 years&apos experience in financial control, FP&A, or finance business partnering
- Experience in multinational corporate environments
- Proficiency in SAP and ability to work with complex financial systems
- Business-level fluency in Japanese (spoken and written)
Preferred Attributes:
- Background in shared services or audit functions within global organisations
- Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
- High attention to detail and analytical capability
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Creative thinking and process improvement mindset
About the Employer
This organisation is a global leader in the healthcare sector, focused on advancing treatments and vaccines across key therapeutic areas. With a mission-driven culture and commitment to innovation, the company empowers its people to make a meaningful impact on global health. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, continuous learning, and a strong sense of purpose.
